Car Shipping Routes: Typical Costs by Route
Prices, timing, and local requirements differ from one route to the next, and the same route often costs differently in each direction. This page brings every route guide together. The ranges below are typical open-transport market ranges, not quotes for your car, and each route links to a guide with city-pair details. Not listed? Tell us your cities and we'll quote the exact route. For how these prices are built, see our guide to how much it costs to ship a car.
Routes Into Florida
Florida is the biggest seasonal destination. For all ten origin states in one comparison, see our guide to shipping to Florida.
| Route | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Virginia to Florida | $450 to $1,150 (average about $721) |
| New Jersey to Florida | $500 to $1,250 |
| Pennsylvania to Florida | $500 to $1,300 (average about $815) |
| Ohio to Florida | $500 to $1,350 (most around $800) |
| Illinois to Florida | $500 to $1,150 open |
| New York to Florida | $550 to $1,400 (average about $884) |
| Massachusetts to Florida | $550 to $1,500 |
| Michigan to Florida | $550 to $1,500 |
| Texas to Florida | $450 to $1,400 (most $738 to $975) |
| California to Florida | $850 to $1,800 (average about $1,277) |
Routes Out of Florida
| Route | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Florida to New York | $750 to $1,650 (average about $1,152) |
| Florida to Texas | $650 to $1,600 (average about $1,054) |
Texas Routes
| Route | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Texas to California | $550 to $1,450 (average about $883) |
| California to Texas | $650 to $1,500 (average about $1,006) |
| Texas to New York | $650 to $1,900 (average about $1,051) |
| New York to Texas | $750 to $1,800 (average about $1,153) |
| North Carolina to Texas | $650 to $1,600 (average about $1,043) |
| Texas to Arizona | $400 to $1,250 (average about $683) |
California and the West
For routes into Arizona from other states, see our guide to shipping to Arizona.
| Route | Typical range |
|---|---|
| California to New York | $1,000 to $2,450 (average about $1,457) |
| New York to California | $900 to $2,050 (average about $1,374) |
| California to Washington | $500 to $1,550 (average about $901) |
| Washington to California | $450 to $1,350 (average about $771) |
| California to Arizona | $400 to $1,000 (average about $662) |
| Arizona to California | $300 to $1,150 (average about $605) |
Island and Cross-Border Routes
Routes that involve ocean freight or customs price differently from road routes. Our estimated starting rates:
| Route | Starting rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska to or from the mainland | Starting at $2,349 | See car shipping to Alaska |
| Long Beach to Honolulu | Starting at $1,999 | See car shipping to Hawaii |
| Long Beach to Hilo | Starting at $2,449 | See car shipping to Hawaii |
| Florida to or from Puerto Rico | Starting at $1,459 | See car shipping to Puerto Rico |
| USA to or from Canada | Starting at $1,999 | See car shipping to Canada |
These are estimated starting rates. The final price depends on the vehicle's size, make, model, and condition, your pickup and delivery locations, port and terminal requirements, carrier availability, seasonal demand, and open or enclosed transport where applicable. We provide a final quote after reviewing the complete vehicle and route details.
When Each Route Is Busiest
| Routes | Busiest period |
|---|---|
| Into Florida from the Northeast, Midwest, and Texas | October through December |
| California to Florida | October through January |
| Out of Florida to Texas | January through April |
| Out of Florida to New York | March through May |
| Into Arizona | October through April |
| California and New York, in either direction | March through August |
| California to Washington | March through September |
Across most routes, late spring and summer are the cheapest times to head south into the snowbird states, and January and February are generally the cheapest months to ship elsewhere. A flexible pickup window of 3 to 5 days can lower the price by 10% to 20%. See our guide to how car shipping works
Why Direction Matters
The same corridor can cost noticeably more one way than the other:
- New York and Florida: about $884 southbound against $1,152 northbound.
- Texas and Florida: most standard shipments cost $738 to $975 into Florida against an average of $1,054 out.
- California and Texas: about $883 from Texas against $1,006 to Texas.
- California and Washington: about $901 northbound against $771 southbound.
Leaving Florida costs more than arriving there on both corridors we can compare, so don't assume the return leg will cost what the outbound did.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from state to state?
On the routes above, typical open-transport ranges run from about $300 on short western routes to about $2,450 cross-country. Distance, season, vehicle size, and open versus enclosed transport all move the price.
Does it cost the same to ship a car in both directions?
Not usually. New York to Florida averages about $884 while Florida to New York averages about $1,152, and the busy season is different in each direction.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car?
Late spring and summer for routes into Florida and Arizona, and January and February for most other routes.
Do you ship routes that aren't listed?
Yes. Tell us your pickup and delivery cities and we'll quote the exact route.
What's the difference between open and enclosed transport?
Open is the standard and most economical option. Enclosed typically costs 40% to 60% more and suits luxury, classic, or exotic cars. See our enclosed transport guide
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